Duke Energy meteorologists today modeled the latest forecast for an approaching winter storm and project the heavy wet snow, sleet and freezing rain will result in approximately 500,000 power outages or more for homes and businesses in the Carolinas.

Bladen Community College, Pitt Community College and Edgecombe Community College are among two-year schools in the U.S. with the lowest 'on time' graduation rates, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Center for Massage and Mitchell's Hair Styling Academy-Raleigh are among two-year schools in the U.S. with the best 'on time' graduation rates, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

At Tri-County Community College, 32 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Nov. 26.At the Asheville Chamber’s 2018 WomanUP Celebration, 500 business leaders gathered to celebrate local businesswomen, make new connections, and listen to futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan’s keynote speech.